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Knightstone Island in 1806 Knightstone Island was acquired by the Pigott family in 1696 (they later became the Smyth-Pigotts) and they owned it until the early 19th century. It was purchased in Read more
Horsleydown is an area of Bermondsey that centres around the foot of the south approach to Tower Bridge and dates back to at least medieval times. It is a name Read more
Please Note: This post is currently a work-in-progress and is just a draft post. Add title Please Let Me Know You’ve Visited If you have enjoyed reading this post, please Read more
Please note: This post is currently in draft form. In 1087, during the time of the Domesday Book’s compilation, ‘Brisilton’ was part of the manor of ‘Cainesham’ (Keynsham). It became Read more
Please Note: This post is currently a work-in-progress and in draft form. In the early 1800s Weston was a small windswept village, consisting of about 30 houses located behind the Read more
Weston-super-Mare has been a popular seaside health and leisure resort for around two hundred years. It was founded because of the purchase and reorganisation of land ownership by businessmen who Read more
It's the Story of a Lifetime…
Knightstone Island in 1806 Plan of Weston-super-Mare showing Knightstone Island in 1806. From The First Guide to Weston-super-Mare 1822, edited by...
Horsleydown is an area of Bermondsey that centres around the foot of the south approach to Tower Bridge and dates...
Please Note: This post is currently a work-in-progress and is just a draft post. XJF448264 Coleridge's Cottage, Nether Stowey (engraving)...
L0012305 Engraving: Brislington house Credit: Wellcome Library, London. Wellcome Images images@wellcome.ac.uk http://wellcomeimages.org Facade and gardens of Brislington house. Engraving History...
My interest in the history of The Bath Hotel (later known as The Imperial and now OLEA) in Weston-super-Mare first...
Weston-super-Mare has been a popular seaside health and leisure resort for around two hundred years. It was founded because of...
